GreenPros (www.greenprostraining.com) – providing practical green building training for the residential construction market.

2008 Green Building Workshop Series Promoting Green Building education Workshop Location: Southern Energy Management Training facility - 101 Kitty Hawk Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560. info@greenprostraining.com or 919.933.0999
• July 16, 2008 Green Marketing
• August 6, 2008 Water Conservation
• August 20, 2008 Solar Electricity and Solar Hot Water
• September 3, 2008 Energy 10TM - A Powerful Energy Simulation Tool for Buildings and homes
• October 1, 2008 Green Building Construction Strategies
• November 5, 2008 SBIC’s Green Building Guidelines©: Meeting the Demand for Low Energy, Resource - Efficient Homes
• December 3, 2008 Green & Passive Solar Case Study & Design Lab

Build It Green (www.builditgreen.org) - Build It Green is supported by a solid foundation of training and education and provides building professionals with the technical expertise they need to build quality green buildings.

Training, Workshops & Events:

• Certified Green Building Professional
  Training As more and more people seek professionals who are qualified to provide green building services, now is your chance to establish yourself in this profitable niche and distinguish yourself in the marketplace. In this training, learn about the overarching principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction and operation of buildings. Graduates can choose to be listed in the online CGBP Directory.
• Advanced Training
  The Advanced Training expands on the introductory Certified Green Building Professional training, which is a prerequisite for this course.


• Certified GreenPoint Rater
  Training GreenPoint Rated is a third-party rating system that removes the guesswork from evaluating a home's green features. At the heart of the program are Certified GreenPoint Raters--the people who evaluate each home to ensure it meets the program's standards for high performance.

BuildingGreen.com Learn Green Design:

• Policy and Context Government policy, non-governmental programs, certification systems, social context, and trends all play a role in green design.
• Process The building process—including integrated design, education, finances, and construction all contribute to green building. Land Use and Community Buildings are part of a larger picture of land use, infrastructure, community integration, urban development, and property selection.
• Site and Water Low-flow plumbing fixtures, rainwater collection and storage, and drought-tolerant landscapes help to conserve water. Energy Energy-efficient lighting, appliances, and heating and cooling systems contribute to environmental goals, as well as an efficient building envelope and renewable energy generation.
• Resources and Materials Choosing building materials means balancing impacts from manufacturing with transportation and end-of-life considerations, as well as durability and performance.
• Indoor Environmental Quality Providing comfort indoors means ensuring appropriate ventilation, heating, and cooling, as well as limiting emissions from materials used inside a building.

National Green Building Conference
May 8 – 10, 2009 – Dallas, TX – Hilton Anatole Hotel

Overview
Get contacts, tools and ideas that are good for both the environment and your bottom line. The National Green Building Conference is the only national conference targeted to green building for the mainstream residential building industry. Network with designers and suppliers, attend exceptional education sessions and develop the skills you need for profitable green building.

Who Should Attend:
Single family builders Multifamily builders Remodelers Developers Land planners Architects and designers Energy raters, home inspectors, utilities staff Product manufacturers and suppliers